The TAEP or Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program provides cost-share funding to help Tennessee farmers make lasting improvements on their farms, including building structures like pole barns. Established in 2005, TAEP aims to boost farm efficiency, safety, and profitability while supporting local economies. Farmers can receive reimbursementup to $7,000, covering 50% of eligible costs for specific projects. Applications open each October, and approved projects must meet eligibility requirements and be used for at least five years.
What Types of Pole Buildings are Covered by the TAEP?
The TAEP covers a wide array of agricultural equipment and buildings, from livestock equipment to working structures. As for pole barns, the TAEP covers:
Be a Tennessee resident residing in Tennessee and operating a farm.
Have filed a Federal IRS Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Farming, within the last two years.
Have an Adjusted Gross Income of $900,000 or less in the last two years.
Have a current (non-expired) permit/certification based on the type of livestock producer at the time of application.
Meet at least one of the minimum livestock/acreage requirements for the chosen program*, apart from people who qualify for the Beginning Farmer Option.
*See TAEP Programs below
1. find The Program Relevant to You
For Pole Barns, it will be one of the Programs listed below. see the tn.gov sight for a full list of all programs and specifics.
2. Make sure You Meet all Eligibility Requirements
We have listed some of them here, but make sure that you also check on the tn.gov website.
3. Submit the Application Online
The Application is only available on certain dates online, on the tn.gov site. Submit the specified Application for the Program that applies to you (Application A to B). (This Year: October 1-7)
4. Wait for Approval
You should receive a confirmation email aftersuccessful submission of the application but approval status notifications will be announced mid-December.
5. Submit Reimbursement Requests
Once you have been approve you will receive a packet in January containing approval dumentaion and reimbursement instructions. See more reimbursement requirements.
*See TAEP Programs below. or See Next Steps if you already applied.
How to Apply for the TAEP?
How to Apply for the TAEP?
TAEP Programs
The TAEP is divided into separate “Producer Programs” to help agricultural producers with their individual cases, 3 of these programs can cover pole barns:
Learn more about the other Producer Programs here!
Permanent Working Structures
The Permanent Working Structures Program allows the coverage of permanent working covers, used for covering livestock, as long as they meet certain requirements and limitations which include:
Livestock/Acreage Minimum Requirements:
At least 30 heads of cattle
At least 50 heads of goats/sheep
Required Certifications:
BQA – Beef and Dairy
Building Requirements:
Building height: must have a minimum eave height of 10’ at the outside of the shortest wall.
Building size: must be a minimum of 480 square feet and have a minimum width of 16 feet.
Roof material: metal or polymer-coated fabric.
Sides/walls (optional): Metal or wood; the structure cannot be completely enclosed
Minimum of 2 openings for livestock access/movement
Equipment Requirements:
The equipment is not eligible for reimbursement, however, is required at the time of reimbursement, the required equipment includes:
The Hay Storage Producer Program allows for the coverage of structures used for hay storage, like our hay pole barns, as long as they meet certain requirements and limitations which include:
Livestock/Acreage Minimum Requirements:
At least 30 heads of cattle
At least 50 heads of goats/sheep
At least 100 acres of hay in production
Required Certifications:
BQA – Beef and Dairy
Lifetime Limit:
3 reimbursements
Building Requirements:
Building height: must have a minimum eave height of 14’.
Building size: must be a minimum of 900 square feet. (2nd level not considered)
Roof material: metal or polymer-coated fabric.
Sides/walls (optional): Metal or wood
At least one side of the building must be completely open.
The Livestock Solutions Program allows for the coverage of “commodity sheds”, also known as equipment sheds, used for storing bulk raw commodities like whole grains, feed, etc. As long as they meet certain requirements and limitations which include:
Livestock/Acreage Minimum Requirements:
At least 100 heads of cattle
At least 150 heads of goats/sheep
At least 1,000 heads of swine
Required Certifications:
BQA – Beef and Dairy
PQA Plus – Swine
Building Requirements:
Building height:
Monoslope roof: 18 ft. front
Gable roof: 16 ft.
Building size: must be a minimum of 960 square feet.
No more than three exterior walls; the building cannot be completely enclosed
Must have at least four reinforced interior walls, 4ft. minimum height
The front of the building must be completely open.
Two or more bays
Concrete floor
Equipment Requirements:
The equipment is not eligible for reimbursement, however, is required at the time of reimbursement, the required equipment includes:
Start Browsing for your TAEP building! Make sure that your carefully review your programs requirements and the reimbursement steps/specifications for the project you are planning. Check your program’s reimbursement deadline so that the reimbursement can still be applied. Your project will have a deadline in order to benefit so plan ahead!
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